Paragraph 7

After paragraph 4(6), there must be substituted the following—

“(6A)

Where under sub-paragraph (2), the recommendation of Committee B is sought, that committee in deciding what recommendation to give, must have regard to any guidance given from time to time by the Secretary of State.

(6B)

Where—

(a)

under sub-paragraph (2) the recommendation of Committee B is sought; and

(b)

in accordance with regulations under paragraph 5 of Schedule 4 to the 1998 Act the question of what recommendation to give to Committee A falls to be decided by a unanimous decision; but

(c)

Committee B have failed to reach a decision on what recommendation to give,

Committee B must inform Committee A of that fact.”.